Speech #1040201758

Let me quote from this letter. This letter was signed by the groups that I just read. This is paragraph 2. 8. 269 also proposes to repeal the open agricultural field search warrant requirement enacted as part of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1966. This provision requires Immigration and Naturalization Service to obtain the permission of the property owner prior to entering the property searchIng for illegal aliens. or to obtain a search warrant. This is the same procedure required of INS searching for illegal aliens in any other workplace. such as factories. restaurants. and retail establishments enclosed by buildings or other structures. This provision of current law affords growers the same protections from warrantless searches and unreasonable disruption of business activity enjoyed by any other businesses with walls and doors. The fourth paragraph reads in part as follows. again the same letter signed by the same groups: Prior to enactment of the open agricultural field search warrant requirement. INS was accused In several instances of unlawful detention of Americas citizens and legal permanent resident aliens. damage to crops and property. violations of property rights. and Injuries to agricultural workers fleeing INS searches. We believe the requirement that INS obtain either property owner permission or a search warrant prior to conducting a search for illegal aliens has fostered cooperation between INS and growers. and has reduced property damage. crop losses and farmworker injuries. Again I would point out in light of this statement that I just read. that is NS position in the sense that they are not asking for a change in the law. Let me also cite. if I could.